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Predict my codes
Recent work out of Stanford University that uses a deep learning algorithm to predict diagnostic codes from veterinary appointment notes may be the…
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Pet ownership, spending going strong
The American Pet Products Association reports that about two-thirds of U.S. households own pets, and spending on pets is increasing—including spending…
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AAVMC recognizes veterinary faculty, student for accomplishments; names new officers
The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges recognized the 2019 recipients of five awards during its Annual Conference March 8-10 in…
Veterinary specialists 2017
Market research data: View the number of U.S. veterinarians with various board certifications from AVMA-recognized veterinary specialty organizations…
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American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners welcomed 32 new diplomates following the board certification examination it held Oct. 10 in Tampa,…
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In Short
Similarities have been found in opioid prescribing by physicians and veterinarians; the AVMA was part of a delegation to an antimicrobial task force;…
U.S. veterinarian numbers 2017
Market research data: View U.S. Veterinary positions as of December 31, 2017.
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APHIS urges disease control around all poultry
Preventing disease in poultry requires daily work from every poultry owner, said Dr. Alan Huddleston,
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Pet ownership stable, veterinary care variable
Americans still love their pets, with more than half of U.S. households owning a pet at year-end 2016, but 27.0 percent of pet-owning households…
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Join Santa’s veterinary team
Social media and other tools help you spread holiday fun For over 150 years the AVMA has been providing veterinary care to the North Pole’s most…
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Colorado State University recently released a study touting the use of the GonaCon-Equine immunocontraceptive vaccine as a
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Morris awards grants for wildlife, equine research
Morris Animal Foundation announced in late September that it has awarded $850,000 in support of wildlife research through grants to
Melanie Marsden, DVM
Dr. Melanie Marsden, District 9 delegate on the AVMA Board of Directors, is a naive of South Dakota and owner of a small-animal/exotic practice in…
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Veterinary groups meet in Denver
Forty-three AVMA-allied and other veterinary-related organizations and 30 alumni groups from colleges and schools of veterinary medicine convened this…
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Newcastle spreads near Los Angeles
A disease deadly to poultry had spread to about 90 backyard chicken flocks in Southern California by Aug. 1.
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Ownership and/or possession and appropriate disposition of wild and exotic pet species or their hybrids
The AVMA is concerned with animal welfare, husbandry, infectious diseases, public health and safety, and environmental impacts associated with…
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Jumping into canine sports
The field of canine sports and rehabilitation medicine is growing as canine sports become more popular around the country and dog owners see that…
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$115M expansion planned at Wisconsin veterinary school
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine has started a fundraising campaign to raise $115 million for a building expansion…
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AVMA president-elect candidates look to future
This July, the AVMA House of Delegates will elect a new AVMA president-elect.
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Specialties in sports medicine, exotic companion mammals receive full recognition
The AVMA has granted full recognition to the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Exotic Companion Mammal…
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Lemme, Marsden elected to AVMA Board
Drs. Charles Lemme and Melanie Marsden will join the AVMA Board of Directors this July.
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PennVet plays host to SAVMA Symposium
Student AVMA members and leaders gathered March 15-17 in Philadelphia to attend the 49th annual SAVMA Symposium, held at the University of…